Meat recall: Over 3K pounds of beef recalled due to potential contamination

Angus beef recall - E. coli

Elkhorn Valley Packing of Harper, Kansas, has recalled 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, because it may be contaminated with E. coli. (Photo provided by the USDA FSIS)

A Kansas-based meat packer is recalling 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck after routine testing discovered E. coli. contamination in its product, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The FSIS said that meat packer Elkhorn Valley Packing of Harper, Kansas, voluntarily recalled its beef packed on Feb. 16 and distributed to nine states.

These states include New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.

The agency added that there have been no reports of illness related to the recall.

A full list of the affected products’ serial numbers is available here.

Customers are urged to throw out the meat or return it to its place of purchase.

Anyone with questions about the recall is encouraged to call Elkhorn Valley Packing at 620-243-3308 or email at dallas@elkhornvalleypacking.com.

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